Service:
Saturday, August 12, 2023
11:00 a.m.
Willard Church of God
4551 Willard West Road
Willard , Ohio 44890
Donald Richard King, age 86, resident of Willard, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Mercy Willard Hospital. He was born on August 9, 1936 in Attica, Ohio to the late Richard King and Mary (Acker) Gillette.
Donnie was an Attica High School graduate who went on to enlist in the United States Army. Following his discharge, he attended Tiffin University for a short period and was hired in at RR Donnelley as the 26th person in the plant. After 42 years, he retired and he and his wife, Phyllis, moved down to Fort Myers, Florida to enjoy retirement. In their 20 years as Florida residents, Donnie was a lawn keeper for 55 yards and was a jack of all trades in his community. He loved to be a DJ in the park and play shuffleboard as well.
Donnie and Phyllis moved back to the Willard community and Donnie learned the art of making crystal sun catchers. He treasured the time with his friends and family and they will miss him greatly.
Donnie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Phyllis (Speelman) King; six step children, Cheryl (Paul Jr) Hamons, Connie (Terry) Roy, Cindy Alt, Tami Spoon, David (Susan) VanWagner and James Auck; and numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by two step children, Joey Auck and Dick VanWagner; and brother, Carl (Carla) King.
Family and friends may gather at the Willard Church of God, 4551 Willard West Road, on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. where military honors will take place followed by a Celebration of Life and luncheon. Memorial contributions can be made to the Huron County Humane Society or Gary Sinise Foundation. Online condolences can be left for the family by visiting www.secorfuneralhomes.com.